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AGENTS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR EDUCATION AND FUN

Visit San Jose, Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens; Arenal Volcano National Park & the Guanacaste Beaches

Departs August 25, 2017 Reduce Cost: US $1,330.00 1st agent share twin

AUG 25 FRI. MIAMI/SAN JOSE:

Arrive San Jose on your own and Shuttle to the Best Western Irazu Hotel.

AUG 26 SAT. SAN JOSE:

This morning enjoy a tour of the Rain Forest Aerial Tram. From San José, enjoy a scenic 60-minute drive through Braulio Carillo National Park and past the Rio Sucio Bridge to the 1000-acre private nature reserve where the Aerial Tram is located. An open-sided vehicle will shuttle you 1.5 kms to the Aerial Tram Visitor's Center. There is an introductory walk through the rainforest prior to boarding the 6-person tramcars for the 1.3 km aerial excursion. The ride stops several times as passengers’ board at the two end stations and takes approximately 2 hours for the roundtrip as the cars glide on a breathtaking journey below, through and above the airy canopy of the rainforest. Enjoy lunch after the tram prior to returning to San Jose.

Afternoon San Jose Walking City Tour (entrance fee to museums or theater not included). San Jose is the Capital City of Costa Rica and economic center of the nation. It is currently undergoing a renaissance, with modern high rise buildings emerging, a brand new national stadium, and a new Chinatown section being built. Yet it still retains much of its past multicultural heritage in restored elegant old buildings, museums, historic statues and parks. The Walking City Tour is an intimate and authentic perspective of our capital city and contemporary Costa Rica. You may visit our National Museum for an absorbing lesson of our history and a hill top view overlooking the city.
Bring: comfortable clothing, sunhat, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, sunscreen and rain gear.
Overnight at the Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino. (B & L)

AUG 27 SUN. SAN JOSE/LA PAZ WATERFALLS/ARENAL:

This morning depart San Jose and travel to the Arenal Volcano, visiting La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This mountain forest reserve is situated at 5,000 ft. (1,525 m.) above sea level, so it stays pleasantly cool year round. It boasts a butterfly garden, a hummingbird garden, an aviary, an animal rescue center, a serpentarium, and live frog and orchid exhibits. View the numerous exhibits, gardens and the famous La Paz Waterfalls as you leisurely stroll along the well-maintained trails. After a delicious buffet lunch continue on your way to Arenal for a late afternoon arrival.
Bring: comfortable clothing and walking shoes, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, sunscreen and rain gear.
Overnight Arenal Springs Resort hotel. (B & L)

AUG 28 MON. ARENAL:

This 2 to 3 hour guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park brings you through rainforest and onto the top of a blocky lava flow. Now cooled and motionless, the flow rises above the surrounding forest giving visitors a panoramic view of mountains, Arenal lake and Arenal Volcano. Today it is being covered by vegetation as the forest reclaims its former territory. During the walk you may see monkeys, toucans, parrots and other wildlife.
Bring: lightweight clothing, hiking shoes, camera, sunscreen and hat, insect repellent, a light rain jacket and water.

Spend the afternoon exploring on your own, plan for optional activities or spend at leisure in the hotel Arenal Springs Resort. Some of the activities available are walking and meditation in the hotel´s garden, book a treatment in the spa or relax in the temperate pool.  (B)

AUG 29 TUE. ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES/TABACON THERMAL SPRINGS:

AM You will visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges. This is a complex of suspension bridges and trails through beautiful rain forest. The terrain undulates and the trail crosses ravines with small waterfalls and travels over bridges with panoramic vistas over the treetops including views of Arenal Volcano. As you walk you may encounter wildlife including toucans, poison dart frogs, howling, spider and white-faced capuchin monkeys. The 1.5 mile trail is an easy walk for people in good condition and loopback to the starting point.
Bring: comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, sunscreen and rain gear.

Late afternoon, set among attractive tropical gardens and delight in thermal springs that flow through the property into various mini pools has different temperatures to enjoy ranging from 77 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Includes entrance fee hot springs & dinner. Bring: strap on sandals or wet shoes, camera, swimming suit.
Lunch is included. Overnight at the Arenal Springs Resort. . (B & L)

AUG 30 - ARENAL/GUANACASTE:

After breakfast a 4.5 hour transfer to the Westin Playa Conchal Guanacaste Hotel an all inclusive beach resort. It is located on the NW coast of Costa Rica boasting white beaches composed of crushed sea shells. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the Westin Playa Conchal Hotel. (B, D)

AUG 31 – GUANACASTE:

Spend the day enjoying the lovely beach resort. Snorkel, bike, kayak, go to the gym, get a massage or just relax. (B, L & D)

SEP 01 – GUANACASTE/LIBERIA/USA:

8:00AM depart for one hour transfer out to Liberia for your flight to the USA. (B)
** Book return flights after 12:00 noon.

** PASSPORT/VISA VALID AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER LEAVING FROM USA. **
1st AGENT $1,330.00 / 2nd AGENT $1,420.00 - SPOUSE/ADULT COMPANION $1,636.00

International air available upon request

INCLUDED:

*Hotel accommodations with room taxes and services charges for 2 nights at the Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino. *3 nights at the Arenal Springs Resort. *2 nights at the Westin Playa Conchal Guanacaste, an all inclusive beach resort including taxes and service charges* Departure transfer to airport * Tips to tour guides & bus drivers * English speaking tour guides *meals as noted in itinerary *Escorted by a Tara Tours Tour Conductor

NOT INCLUDED:

* International Airfare
*Costa Rica departure tax of $32.00 in US currency paid at airport (usually included in your Int’l air ticket).

Reservation Procedure:

Photograph on your smart phone/scan and email the following: 1) Completed application.
2) Copy of IATA/CLIA list. 3) Copy of current IATA/CLIA card. 4) Clear copy of Passport. 5) Credit card authorization.
Scan/Email to: famtrips@taratours.com.
TARA TOURS INC., 12002 S W 128 CT #209, MIAMI, FL 33186 PHONE 305-278-4464 * FAX: 305-278-4454 *

Cancellations: At any time US $250.00 service charge; 45 to 30 days before departure US $350.00 (per agent);
Cancellations made 29 days prior to departure 60% charge of total tour cost. Less than 29 days - NO REFUNDS
CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING!

"GALAPAGOS"